{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/68d5f03c2552b72c20b711b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How to Get Your Local Business on Google’s First Page with Josh Thompson","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62e074adb038a40013e0d7b6/1758850882369-df90abf2-c881-4440-8239-d1ea05f1bcac.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>If your business isn’t ranking on Google Maps, you might as well be invisible. In this episode of <em>Rocky Mountain Marketing</em>, I am joined by local SEO expert <strong>Josh Thompson</strong>, founder of Bright Beam SEO. They dive deep into practical strategies that local business owners can implement <em>today</em> to rank higher in local search results.</p><p><br></p><p>Josh shares his powerful <strong>OCTBR</strong> SEO framework—<strong>Optimize, Content, Targeting, Backlinks, and Reviews</strong>—and explains why focusing on bottom-of-the-funnel searchers leads to real, revenue-generating results. From the future of AI in search to the simple tweaks you can make to your Google Business Profile, this episode is a masterclass for business owners who want to <em>get found by customers ready to buy</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Learn in This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Google Maps rankings matter more than ever</li><li>The most common local SEO mistakes (and how to avoid them)</li><li>The real deal on backlinks—and how to earn quality ones</li><li>How to future-proof your business against AI-driven search</li><li>Josh’s go-to SEO strategies for immediate visibility gains</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:&nbsp;</p><p>00:00 Introduction: The Power of Google Search</p><p>00:29 Welcome to Rocky Mountain Marketing</p><p>01:06 Understanding Local SEO with Josh Thompson</p><p>02:19 The Importance of Google Maps for Small Businesses</p><p>05:49 SEO Strategies: Optimize, Content, Target, Backlinks, Reviews</p><p>09:38 Impact of AI on Local SEO</p><p>14:02 Building Effective Backlinks</p><p>19:26 Quick Wins for Improving Local SEO</p><p>22:28 Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid</p><p>26:59 Conclusion and Contact Information</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t miss this chance to turn Google into your best lead generator. Tune in now and walk away with a game plan for better visibility, stronger reviews, and more ideal customers.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit Joshua Thompson:</p><p>Website:<a href=\"https://www.bradfordcarlton.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"https://brightbeamseo.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://brightbeamseo.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualinked\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualinked</a></p><p>Youtube:<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BradfordSCarlton\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@brightbeamseo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@brightbeamseo</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Katie and Next Step Social &amp; Podcasting:</p><p>Speaking: https://katiebrinkley.com/</p><p>Website: https://yournextstep.agency/</p><p>Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebrinkley</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/@rockymountainmarketing</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatiebrinkley/</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialprofitlab</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Katie Brinkley"}